Healthcare Support Worker (Ref: 220871)Outpatient Department SubstantiveFull time 37 hours per week Band 3 - Salary Range £28,011 - £30,230 per annum pro-rata plusDistant Island Allowance of £2,482 per annum pro rataAre you an experienced Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) or Senior Health Care Support Worker (SHCSW) with enthusiasm to take on a new challenge?The outpatients department supports a variety of local and visiting services across medical and surgical specialities. These include minor ops, ENT, ophthalmology, dermatology and many more.
Alongside venepunture and 12 lead ECG you will have the opportunity to develop skills in diabetic feet screening, visual acuity and assisting with aseptic procedure e. g. minor op and eye injections. This post is a great opportunity for a HCSW looking to develop new clinical and communication skills as you will have the opportunity to lead clinics independently. You will be expected to comply with the Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers within 3 months of commencing your role – details can be viewed on http: //www. hcswtoolkit. nes. scot. nhs.
uk/resources/hcsw-standards-and-codes/For an informal discussion, please contact Inga Geddes on 01595 743056. Closing date: 17th August 2025Interview date: 28th August 2025Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable. Please note that this post is not eligible for sponsorship in line with current Gov. uk guidance. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship BEFORE submitting any applications.
Further information can be found hereIf you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at https: //jobseekersupport. jobtrain. co. uk/support/home including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line or by calling 0161 850 2004. Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made. In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community
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